Benchmark International
Transaction Director, M&A
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Transaction Director, M&A
Location: Oxford (Milton Park)
Salary: Highly competitive + uncapped commission
Benchmark International is one of the world’s leading sell side advisory firms. We have completed over 1,900 company sales with a total value of more than $15bn and are consistently ranked the number 1 privately owned sell side M&A adviser globally (Pitchbook). We work exclusively for company owners, delivering bespoke exit strategies and international buyer reach through our proprietary transaction platform and a team of more than 400 specialists across 14 global offices.
We are strengthening the senior team in our Oxford office and are looking for an experienced deal doer who is ready to operate at Director level, to lead transactions, manage and develop people, and help strategically drive the next stage of the office’s growth.
The Role
As Transaction Director you will lead sell side M&A transactions from mandate through to completion, acting as the main point of contact for business owners selling their companies. You will manage and develop a team of M&A professionals and play a senior role in the running of the office. For the right person there is genuine scope to progress into broader leadership as the business grows.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead M&A transactions from launch to completion, managing clients, buyers, and negotiations.
- Structure deals and drive them through due diligence to close.
- Manage, coach, and develop transaction team members.
- Build strong relationships with business owners and maintain Benchmark’s reputation for delivery.
- Support business development and represent the firm at industry events.
- Contribute to the leadership, culture, and growth of the Oxford office.
Who We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of M&A experience covering negotiation, deal structuring, and execution.
- Experience managing or mentoring people, with a clear appetite for greater leadership responsibility.
- Strong financial understanding, including EBITDA analysis and transaction structures.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, confident dealing directly with business owners.
- Commercially sharp, resilient, and able to run multiple deals at different stages at the same time.
- Ambition to grow with the business over the long term.
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Why Join Us
- A global leader in mid market M&A, with deals typically ranging from £1m to £50m.
- Real progression into senior leadership for the right candidate.
- Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission.
- Full support from an established Central Support Team and experienced senior colleagues.
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